In recent days, BTS’s concerts in Argentina have become a major talking point due to the au∂ιєnce’s boundless enthusiasm, but safety concerns have also sparked considerable controversy. During the opening show on October 21, Jimin and several other members noticed that fans in the standing sections were dancing and moving vigorously to the music while standing extremely close together, making the crowd appear to be pushing and shoving.
Concerned that these movements could be dangerous, especially for those at the front, Jimin directly addressed the au∂ιєnce in a visibly concerned tone: “Oh, it's a bit dangerous if you do that, so please don't push each other, then we'd all be able to just enjoy the concert well. You can do that, right? Thank you. I'd be really grateful if you could enjoy this concert safely.” Meanwhile, SUGA also reminded fans, saying, “You cannot push, okay?”
However, some Argentine fans argued that the members’ reactions, particularly Jimin’s, reflected “unnecessary concern” because such crowd movements are actually part of Argentina’s concert culture, where pogo dancing and mosh pits are common. They insisted that this was simply how fans genuinely enjoyed themselves and that nothing serious had happened.
More troublingly, several videos circulating on social media captured au∂ιєnce members shouting words such as “stupid,” “idiot,” and “idiot, this is Argentina” while Jimin was reminding everyone to be careful.
These reactions angered many ARMYs, especially as post-concert accounts revealed that the members’ concerns were not unfounded.
A female ARMY shared a video on X recounting her unsafe experience at the October 21 concert. Her post garnered nearly 500,000 views. “During Fire, the pogo became incredibly intense. Everyone was moving, and even if you tried to stand still, the force of the crowd would move you along with them,” she recalled.
At first, she tried to enjoy the electrifying atmosphere, but eventually, she reached her limit and had to call security to get her out of the crowd. According to her account, Jungkook, SUGA, j-hope, and Jimin were in that section, with Jimin standing right in front of her.
After being taken out of the crowd, she was given a moment to sit down, provided with water, and helped to catch her breath before continuing on. She explained that she was walking through a narrow pαѕѕage between the stage and the barriers when the performance ended. That was when she heard Jimin remind the au∂ιєnce: “Please don’t push. Try not to push yourselves. It can be dangerous.” The translator then repeated his message in Spanish.
“I thought to myself, ‘He’s saying this because he saw me struggling to breathe,’” the ARMY shared. According to her, the pressure from the crowd had made it difficult for her to breathe. Fortunately, she was not actually having an asthma attack. Security continued escorting her to the medical area, where staff checked her вℓσσ∂ pressure, monitored her breathing, and provided her with an inhaler.
A video shared by another ARMY in the VIP section also revealed similarly alarming conditions. According to her account, around 10 people fainted in the section where she was standing, while BTS had to ask the crowd to stop pushing as many as four times. She said she was elbowed, kicked, and had her hair pulled. Some au∂ιєnce members even used her head as a tripod to record the members.
The situation became even more upsetting when a plastic cup thrown from behind нιт her friend on the head. The fan said she had asked security for help because the crowd was packed tightly together and pushing too aggressively. However, the situation was so overwhelming that even security staff struggled to provide the αѕѕistance she had hoped for. According to her account, some people around her even shouted, “What do you expect? You’re at a concert.”
There were also photos showing injuries sustained by some fans, along with videos illustrating just how uncomfortable and dangerous the tightly packed, pushing crowds had become. Clearly, BTS’s warnings and concerns were not excessive, despite attempts by some people to justify the behavior.
Although pogo dancing and mosh pits can be a meaningful expression of local fans’ pαѕѕion, context matters. Such practices may not be suitable for every concert environment, especially at BTS shows where the standing sections can become extremely crowded. More importantly, describing this behavior as part of Argentina’s music culture does not justify mistreating Jimin or mocking his genuine concern for the au∂ιєnce’s safety.
Ahead of BTS’s final show in Argentina, many ARMYs expressed their disappointment and called on concertgoers to be more considerate, respect those around them, and listen to the artists’ safety reminders. After all, a memorable concert is not defined solely by deafening cheers and boundless excitement, but also by whether everyone can enjoy the music in a safe, respectful, and considerate environment.
